The Samurai Museum is a small but popular museum located in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area. The museum offers a glimpse into the armor and weaponry used by the samurai through tours aimed at foreign visitors. Unfortunately, it is not very wheelchair accessible. General Information The Samurai Museum is located in Kabukicho Read more…
The Hakone Round Course is a popular day trip from Tokyo that allows travelers to enjoy Lake Ashi, lush forest mountains, and a fantastic view of Mount Fuji on clear days. Despite the mountainous location, the Hakone Round Course itself is wheelchair accessible. However, deviating from the course is very Read more…
Though Tokyo is known for its bustling streets and crowded trains, there are a number of traditional Japanese gardens in between the skyscrapers to relax and get away from the noise. These are usually the private gardens of former feudal lords and business magnates that later donated their gardens to Read more…
Though it was formerly rejected by foreigners for being “too Western,” the high-end shopping center of Ginza is now a popular place to visit. with its expensive department buildings and flagship stores. The shopping experience is mostly accessible to those with disabilities. Background Information Originally a swamp, the Ginza area was Read more…
By Melanie Bo of Little Miss Turtle Hello! I’m Melanie. I’m a wheelchair tourist who loves to travel around the globe. Tokyo is one of my favourite travel destinations. I’ve been there four times and would like to share my experiences with you. When you are staying in Tokyo for Read more…
Review from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt Ikuta Shrine located in Sannomiya, Chuo-ward Kobe, Japan, and is possibly among the oldest shrines in the country, as it was built in 201 AD on the request of the Empress Jingu. It said that it is ‘possibly’ the oldest because whilst Read more…